Destination Heraklion

During the approximately 3,000 years of its existence, Heraklion has had a turbulent history while its name most likely comes from Idaean Hercules, the legendary founder of the Olympic Games. Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete and the financial centre of the island. The city also is the commercial and scientific centre of the island. It is found in a strategic geopolitical location in the south-eastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea, connecting three continents.

Έχετε περιέργεια να δείτε πώς ήταν η παλιά πόλη του Ηρακλείου; Και εμείς! Curious to see how did the old city of Heraklion look like? We are!

Every summer is like the “Summer of Love” in Matala beach in Southwest Heraklion! Many famous hippie icons stayed in the cliff caves of the beach during the and the Check out the Beach Festival from June and live the whole experience!

Στις περιπλανήσεις σας στο Ηράκλειο θυμηθείτε να κοιτάτε ψηλά… γιατί σας περιμένουν υπέροχες, αρχιτεκτονικές εκπλήξεις! https://goo.gl/hRL72z #Minoan_escapes When you walk around the city of Heraklion, don’t forget to look up from time to time, otherwise you might miss some wonderful, architectural surprises! http://bit.ly/2fcaPyl

Μοιάζει με τη λέξη «χαντάκι» και είναι η ονομασία που έδωσαν οι Σαρακηνοί στο Ηράκλειο το 824 μ.Χ. ‪#‎Minoan_escapes‬ Did you know that Heraklion used to be named Candia in the 820s A.D., back when the Arab Raiders founded the Emirate of Crete?

Ένα από τα πιο ατμοσφαιρικά σημεία του Ηρακλείου. ‪#‎Minoan_escapes‬ St. Titos square is one of the most beautiful and important spots in Heraklion! http://www.minoan.gr/en/attraction/307/church-st-titos